The Statute of Limitations varies from state to state and can be more complex when there are multiple state asbestos exposures.

There are strict deadlines for filing asbestos claims or lawsuits in Washington after becoming aware that you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or after a loved one dies from an asbestos related disease.

Your rights can vary depending on many factors such as Victim’s residence, where they were exposed to asbestos, and the location of the responsible asbestos manufacturers or distributors.

An experienced Mesothelioma lawyer who specializes in asbestos law can protect your right to file a Mesothelioma lawsuit against negligent asbestos companies.

Alert: We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. We know it is a tough time to grieve the loss of a loved one, but please do not let your Statute of Limitations expire for filing your Mesothelioma lawsuit. Get help today.

Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.

Washington Mesothelioma and Asbestos Statistics

Washington ranks 8th in the U. S. for deaths from malignant Mesothelioma.

The mortality rate from Mesothelioma in Washington is 20.1 per million.

1,387 Washington residents died from malignant Mesothelioma.

2,311 asbestos-related deaths were reported in Washington since 1979.

King County, WA has more than 595 asbestos-related deaths and more than 345 Mesothelioma Deaths.

*Statistics on Mesothelioma and asbestos related deaths were compiled from CDC (Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics), and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and other cancer reporting sources.

Washington Resident Asbestos Exposure

Washington residents that worked with and lived around toxic asbestos products that exposed them to toxic asbestos dust and fibers are at a higher risk of developing Mesothelioma and asbestos related cancer in their lifetime. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers can lay dormant in people for 10-50 years.

Asbestos exposure is responsible for 12,000-15,000 deaths each year in the United States. Many asbestos-containing products were used during construction between 1930-1980 in federal buildings, city buildings, libraries, museums, courthouses, industrial buildings, machine shops, manufacturing plants, factories, shipyards, oil refineries, stadiums and homes throughout Washington.

There is 2,500-3,000 Malignant Mesothelioma cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U. S.

Washington Workplace Asbestos Exposure

People that worked in Washington around toxic asbestos containing products that exposed them to toxic asbestos dust and fibers are at a higher risk of developing an asbestos related cancer in their lifetime. More than 20 million American workers have been exposed to asbestos with the heaviest usage in the U. S. during 1930-1980.

Washington workers diagnosed with Mesothelioma have complained that they were not given any warning, training or respiratory protective gear when handling, installing, loading, repairing, or removing asbestos-containing products.

Washington Counties with Mesothelioma and Asbestos Deaths

Adams County, WA – 20 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Asotin County, WA – 24 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Benton County, WA – 235 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Chelan County, WA – 127 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Clallam County, WA – 129 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Clark County, WA – 421 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Columbia County, WA

Cowlitz County, WA – 168 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Douglas County, WA – 59 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Ferry County, WA

Franklin County, WA – 61 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Garfield County, WA

Grant County, WA – 78 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Grays Harbor County, WA – 91 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Island County, WA – 103 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Jefferson County, WA – 74 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

King County, WA – 1,475 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Kitsap County, WA – 831 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Kittitas County, WA – 34 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Klickitat County, WA – 34 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Lewis County, WA – 90 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Lincoln County, WA – 12 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Mason County, WA – 167 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Okanogan County, WA – 56 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Pacific County, WA – 34 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Pend Oreille County, WA – 14 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Pierce County, WA – 862 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Richland County, WA

Salmon Creek County, WA

Sammamish County, WA

San Juan County, WA – 17 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Sea-Tac County, WA

Seattle County, WA

Shoreline County, WA

Silver Firs County, WA

Silverdale County, WA

Skagit County, WA – 148 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Skamania County, WA – 12 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Snohomish County, WA – 572 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

South Hill County, WA

Spanaway County, WA

Spokane County, WA

Spokane Valley County, WA – 481 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Stevens County, WA -81 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Sunnyside County, WA

Tacoma County, WA

Thurston County, WA – 194 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Tukwila County, WA

Tumwater County, WA

Union Hill-Novelty Hill County, WA

University Place County, WA

Vancouver County, WA

Wahkiakum County, WA

Walla Walla County, WA – 83 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Wenatchee County, WA

Whatcom County, WA – 209 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Whitman County, WA – 49 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Yakima County, WA – 171 Asbestos-Related Death (1999-2013)

Evidence in thousands of court documents have shown that asbestos companies hid and destroyed memos, documents and ignored doctor’s medical reports about the dangers of asbestos exposure. Despite all of the information about the deadly dangers of asbestos exposure available in the scientific and medical literature asbestos companies chose not take any action to protect workers.

They chose profit over the safety of their workers and then lied and covered it up. This is why U. S. Courts are making asbestos manufacturers and companies pay millions to asbestos victims for their asbestos cover up.

Asbestos Cover up – Quotes from Asbestos Executives

“…if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it.” 1966 memo from an executive of the Bendix Corporation (now part of Honeywell)

In early 1940s, the president of Johns-Manville called the managers of another company “a bunch of fools for notifying employees who had asbestosis.” When asked by another company executive, “Do you mean to tell me you would let them work until they drop dead?” he responded, “Yes. We save a lot of money that way.”

Mesothelioma has been medically linked to workplace asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma Facts and Statistics

More than 20 million American workers have been exposed to asbestos.

Mesothelioma cases are found in 9 out of every 1 million people.

3,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the U. S.

Each year in U. S 10,000 Americans will die from an asbestos related disease.

30% of U. S. Veterans will develop an asbestos-related disease in their life time.

1 in 125 U. S. males who live over the age of 50 will die from an asbestos-related disease.

Military Veterans that have a 1 in 3 chance of developing an asbestos related disease in their lifetime. Veterans have the right to bring lawsuits against negligent asbestos companies for exposing them to toxic asbestos-containing products and materials.

There are 21.5 million current living Veterans according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who served between 1940 and 1970 have the greatest risk of developing Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related cancer. Navy Veterans who served during World War II and the Korean War have the highest incidence of Asbestos-related diseases.

The U.S. Military used thousands of asbestos-containing products in their ships between the 1920-late 1970’s. 14 in every 1,000 WW II shipyard workers died of an asbestos-related disease compared to 18 in every 1,000 combat related deaths.

Mesothelioma primarily occurs in Veterans between the ages of 55-75.

Asbestos was listed as the top contaminant at 32 U.S. Army base closures during the 1990s.

A recent study showed that as many as 30-40% of Mesothelioma victims is U. S. Veterans.

$2.5 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a Union Pipefitter man who died from malignant Mesothelioma.

$2.6 Million Shipyard Worker Mesothelioma Settlement: For the family of a 72-year old Shipyard worker with Mesothelioma who suffered second hand exposure.

$1.8 Million Mesothelioma Settlement: For a carpenter that developed malignant Mesothelioma at age 68.

$7.5 Million Mesothelioma Verdict: For a woman that developed peritoneal Mesothelioma from laundering her husband’s work clothes.

Mesothelioma Cancer Has Been Linked to Workplace Asbestos Exposure in Washington.

Mesothelioma Cancer

Malignant Mesothelioma is rare form of cancer that affects lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, and major organs in the body. Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). There are about 3,000 new malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the U. S. If you are experiencing any Mesothelioma symptoms you should contact a doctor immediately.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma you are going to have a lot of questions about living with Mesothelioma and what legal options you have against asbestos manufacturers and asbestos companies for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a seriously deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society with the average survival time for people with Mesothelioma is 4-18 months.

Call TOLL FREE 888.640.0914right now to talk with a live Mesothelioma Counselor that can answer many of your questions and give you the peace of mind that you need.

Family Member Died From Mesothelioma?

If you have a family member that has died from Mesothelioma cancer you should immediately consult with an experienced Mesothelioma diagnosis lawyer about what compensation may be available to you from asbestos trust funds that total more than 30 billion dollars.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you file your Mesothelioma claim within your states Statute of Limitations.

We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. We know it is a tough time to grieve the loss of a loved one, but please do not let your Statute of Limitations expire for filing your Mesothelioma lawsuit. In most states the Statute of Limitations is 2-3 years. Some states have 6 year Statute of Limitations.

Mesothelioma Latency Period

Mesothelioma has a long latency period of 10-50 years. Many Veterans, Shipyard Workers, Construction Workers, Power Plant Workers, Mill Workers, Steel Workers, Railroad Workers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Auto Mechanics, Veterans, Factory Workers, and laborers are living in the early stages of a variety of asbestos related diseases. Many Mesothelioma lawyers will not accept asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, colon cancer and esophageal cancer cases.

There is More Than 30 Billion Dollars Set Aside for Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims in Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts

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